Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Eight investments that are better than the Washington Post
By staff WriterJust about anything is a better investment than a print publication these days.
August 04, 2013
Homebuilding Sector: Time to Buy or Sell?Housing markets have heated up, but property prices and construction-related investments have different dynamics worth keeping in mind.
August 02, 2013
Commodity-ETF Assets Fell $49B in Q2: ReportExperts says a variety of factors caused investor sell-offs of metals, which the say were "overdone."
August 01, 2013
3 Benefits of a ‘Complicated’ Covered Call StrategyPut options and solid cash flow provide cushion in market decreases, says hedge fund manager Marty Sass.
July 29, 2013
Platforms Can Raise You Above the CrowdIf you are considering an alternative investment platform for your clients, I recommend that you test the planks first.
July 29, 2013
NASDAQ Dividend Achievers: Proven PerformanceWhen it comes to consistently rising dividends, execution and excellence are paramount.
July 29, 2013
Dividend-Paying Stocks: Compelling CharacteristicsDividend-paying stocks have attracted lots of investor and advisor attention, especially when for much of the second half of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 fixed-income rates were at historic lows.
July 29, 2013
Long/Short Credit Garner Growing Interest by Funds: CerulliInterest rate risk, reduced volatility, added diversification all fuel increasing demand for this strategy.